Ukrainian tennis player dominates American rival to reach US Open second round — video
Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oliynykova secured her career-first main-draw US Open match victory by defeating American wildcard Reese Brantmeier in straight sets on Sept. 1.
Ukrainian tennis star Oleksandra Oliynykova advanced to the second round of the US Open with a dominant victory over American wildcard Reese Brantmeier on Sept. 1. This marked Oliynykova's first main-draw match win at the prestigious tournament, her fourth consecutive direct entry into the main draw this season. In the first set, the Ukrainian player displayed exceptional skill, breaking Brantmeier's serve twice to take an early lead.
She continued to dominate in the second set, securing a 6-0, 6-0 triumph. Oliynykova's next opponent will be world No. 18 Alexandra Eala, who defeated qualifier Mary Stoiana 6-1, 6-2 earlier in the day.
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